Events › Staircase Sounds: Sudanda

Our monthly concert series Staircase Sounds returns with the sound of traditional and contemporary Sudanese music, beautifully interpreted by local band Sudanda!

Sudanda was formed in 2004 around the music of Ala'aeldin Abdalla, a composer, singer and oud player. He is originally from the Sudan and now living in Vancouver. Alaaeldin’s music draws on traditional Sudanese forms, and he composes music for contemporary Sudanese poets. In 1991, Ala'aeldin was forced to leave the Sudan and after coming to Vancouver, he met other musicians and formed Sudanda in 2004. The name of the band is a combination of Sudan and Canada. Current band members include Earle Peach on guitar, Riv Lai on bass, Jane Kalmakoff on accordion, James Griffiths on trumpet, and Wesley Skakun on percussion.

This event is part of our 2026 Black History Month programming. 

This program is generously funded by VPL Foundation donors.

Accessibility: VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here, please email us at programs@vpl.ca.

• Level 8 is accessible via the main elevators.
• The Grand Staircase is an open indoor area, that may be busy during the performance.
• Participants are welcome to move, take breaks, or leave the space as needed.
• There will be many seating options available: small hard chairs, big soft chairs, stools, and benches.
• We will reserve a section of chairs for people with mobility needs. There will also be spaces for wheelchairs and mobility devices.

For more information on physical access, view the Accessibility information on the Central Library page.